as in to relax
to get rid of nervous tension or anxiety
I'm going to need to mellow out when this stressful week is finally at an end
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The post included snaps of her posing on travels, relaxing on a beach and in a gym during her pregnancy.—
Kayla Grant,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026 -
The new law relaxed aspects of the 2017 framework, removing much of municipalities’ ability to regulate AVs within city or county limits.—
Karoline Leonard,
Austin American Statesman,
12 Jan. 2026
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The rain is expected to begin winding down Thursday night as the storm system moves on.—
Robert A. Cronkleton,
Kansas City Star,
7 Jan. 2026
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On Monday morning, the Sierra Avalanche Center reported that the recent storm was beginning to wind down, but warned that avalanche risks remained elevated due to strong winds and unstable snow.—
Daniel Hunt
January 5,
Sacbee.com,
6 Jan. 2026
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The stand collar is ideal for keeping the chill out, too, while a water-resistant fabric sloughs off rain and snow with ease.—
Michelle Tchea,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Jan. 2026
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The women's beanie is highly functional, too, thanks to a blend of wool and synthetic materials that’ll take the chill out of biting days and perfectly stretch to fit your head.—
Alison Syrett Cleary,
InStyle,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Mellow (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mellow%20%28out%29. Accessed 18 Jan. 2026.
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